Little Gifts

I just saw this Pers. I'm so very sorry you had to make this call. Sleep soundly, pain free Mr Wilson. XXX

Happy Birthday Mads! Make sure you schedule a few naps into your busy day!

Is issuing a death certificate normal? I've had 2 pts and never asked for or received one of those. I haven't needed it for council registration records either. I can imagine needing proof that a dangerous dog was pts though but figured a receipt for the service would be enough?

Hilarious! I have to fess up to something very embarrassing recently. I was in the deepest of sleeps and obviously had to go to the toilet and sadly had an actual toilet dream (do other people have those?) and started to pee in my sleep. But the dogs had pushed me over so far that I was lying on my side with my entire arse hanging off the bed in mid air so I didn't even wet the actual mattress! But don't tell anyone, because like I said, it's a bit embarrassing....

Hard to believe such a gorgeous boy who has obviously been cared for didn't get claimed from the pound. But here's to a great new home for him!

I've also put this on BFR's page and asked them to boost it. They have over 26,000 likers so who knows, his skin parents might see it!

I will start sharing on FB. What area of Brisbane was he found? And what are ABR's contact details in case someone knows him?

Yep, there are risks that come with being 'crazy old dog lady' and this is definitely one of them! I'd like to think mine will at least try and get into their kibble bin before eating me, but?????

That poor ear looks very uncomfortable! I hope one of the options posted up here are tolerable for him while he heals. And don't give in and take it off - he'll be scratching at that first chance he gets.

Thank you for stating the obvious Dognurse. Unfortunately I don't control the entire universe or the outcome would possibly have been different (dependant on her health). And yes, it did take a long time to catch her. Many people tried and failed and many different methods were tried and failed. She was a very smart cookie and her small size made her like Houdini (maybe that should've been her name). The fact she was caught so easily this time could be because her health and mobility were finally failing her. The old Irish would never have even had her kittens in an open corner like that, so it does all point to her not being well. At least she is no longer out there afraid of humans and pumping kittens out of her poor, tired body.

This. Saw it all the time when I was working in the child protection system. If parents aren't paying their rent, feeding their kids and sending them to school then you can hardly expect the dog is faring any better. It's ok to be angry at the time, but there is no point carrying anger; that wont change anything.

Massive decision. I had to go through this with my almost 17 year old Stafford. Blind, deaf, full of cancer, limbs failing, incontinent, dealing with dementia, yet everyday she was right there in amongst the other two playing and keeping them in line, still thinking she was the Queen of the pack. We even got her a doggy pram so she could come on walks with us - no way was she missing out even with all her disabilities! It was a long time afterwards that I still wondered whether I made the right decision. I think she could've kicked on like that for another six months, but the reality was she was only going to get worse, never better, and it would've broken my heart had I gotten home and discovered she'd got trapped somewhere in the yard and been stuck somewhere for hours, getting herself all distressed. I feel like I saved her from her unpredictable self. She was physically active beyond her abilities and that increases the level of risk of harm happening. It was an awful day but she was a tough old girl and didn't want to go! Hugs to you Trisven. XXX

We have one across the road and it was bliss when the neighbours were away for several months and the dog was being cared for elsewhere by family. Now he's back! I honestly don't know why he doesn't need a throat lozenge to keep it up!

I made it through without crying! It's a miracle!

I wasn't questioning the name - I think it is a fun name for a fun girl, but I didn't want a potential adopter being confused on whether to call her Zipp or Zippy if they come to meet her. Instead of saying 'our girl' (like she already belonged to someone) you could include some lovely adjectives like "This sweet girl is....." or "This warm hearted/loveable young miss is....". Regardless it is a fantastic ad and the photos are brilliant!

My only feedback is that I would only refer to her as Zippy (rather than Zipp) and I would remove any references to 'our girl'. Instead just say Zippy. The reason for this is that on a quick read it sounds like she is already owned and adored and someone might just look at the pics and move on to the next dog. You want them to imagine themselves as being the ones who say she is 'our girl Zipp'. Aside from that it is fantastic!!!! Plenty of heart in it!

I'm sure they thought the whole family had marble brains with me ringing twice and telling them a story about a neighbour dropping them off when in fact the council picked them up! We are at least lucky that because we feed Irish and can offer her extra meals when she is feeding a litter, the kittens are generally healthy and Irish herself has never had gummy eyes or anything of that nature. In fact she is one of the cleanest cats you'll see - no fleas, nice soft coat, no icky ears. I've never been able to see inside her mouth but based on her inability to eat a lot of kibble I'd say she has teeth problems. But she may have cat flu in her system as one of her kittens (the one mum fell in love with a couple of years back) did and we had a lot of problems clearing it. I've decided not to go to the pound. Just not up to dealing with it to be honest. I didn't mean to sound negative towards their treatment of strays in my earlier posts. I'm just being realistic about what they could do for her or with her. She could turn absolutely feral being confined and it would be very difficult for anyone (pound or private rescue) to contain her while she raised the kittens, let alone handle her when it was needed.

Beautiful!

DD, Irish's kittens tend to be quite healthy as all the food we put out has L-Lysine on it and we feed a better quality mix of dry and wet for them. I don't think Irish's teeth are that great anymore so she was mainly a wet girl. I know for sure they've gone to Logan Pound. As I said, my mum has the early stages of dementia and I spoke to her again tonight about what happened and got a whole other story. I'm trying not to be angry at her but I am. And sad. She did go round the street looking under neighbours houses but found Irish and the new kittens two days ago in her back yard. She removed the 6 living kittens into a box in her house thinking she might entice Irish in so she could catch her (never worked before). Irish came in during the night and retrieved only one kitten so mum put them all back with her the following morning. Surprise, surprise, as of this morning one was dead. The old her knows better than to remove a new born anything from its mother for so long, but her current brain is obviously not thinking straight. As the council have loaned her cages numerous times she proudly rang them to say she had Irish and the kittens again and needed a cage. When the inspector arrived he simply grabbed Irish while mum grabbed the kittens. It wasn't a neighbour at all. When she rang me she was all excited that she'd finally been caught but she failed to realise that giving them straight to the council has probably signed their death warrant. After all she has been through Irish is just gone. Mum kept saying "I am praying to Jehovah that they all go to good homes!" What the eff mum? Why didn't she just frigging call me? I live 5 minutes away! Imagine council or a foster carer trying to keep a feral cat with a significant escape history caged until her kittens are weaned. How the hell is that going to happen? I would've at least liked to take her to my vet to get her health assessed before talking to a cat rescue group about options but I doubt any of them will survive a trip to the pound under the current circumstances. I will try and go to the pound tomorrow morning and see what the status is of them all but my gut tells me the news wont be good so part of me doesn't want to even try. I've had enough bad news the past week or so to do me for a bit.

Sujo we have caught and surrendered/vetworked/rehomed many, many of her kittens as she liked to leave them at mum's when she was finished raising them! Never bothered to keep count. She was down to having only 2 per litter but this time she had 6 (1 didn't survive). She is such a tiny cat herself.

Pound wont tell me as they have been surrendered. But strangely I have been encouraged to send an email and ask that way rather than over the phone?

Some of you might recall that my family and my mum's neighbours have been trying to catch a stray cat that is always pregnant, for at least a decade. Well today is a bittersweet one because she and her brand new litter of 5 kittens has been caught and taken to the pound! Irish has been limping badly and was the biggest my mum has ever seen her. She was missing for the last 3 days so mum went on the prowl under neighbours houses to see if she'd given birth. Strangely she found her and 5 live kittens and 1 deceased one in the corner of her yard under some palm fronds. Terrible place for her to have had the kittens given we have had 2 massive storms here since they were born. A male neighbour simply grabbed Irish by the scruff and put her in a crate while mum put the kittens in another. He then took them to the pound. I can't believe after all these years it was so quick and easy! Of course I am sad because Irish has been part of our lives now for at least 13 years as the resident street cat. My mum now has some dementia and is no longer driving so if the neighbour had not been there she may have thought to call us and we could've (possibly) arranged for her and the kittens to go to a rescue, with a view after the kittens had weaned to Irish being vet worked and released back to my mum and the street she has lived in all her life. She would've had food and comfort all along the street and no more kittens in her older age (she is not known to catch wildlife given her access to food). But because they got taken to the pound before I heard about it I know it is possible she and the kittens will simply be pts today. I am waiting for a call back from the pound to see what the likely status is as mum was also upset when she realised that could be the outcome for her. If it is then at least that lovely little cat will no longer be popping out babies every couple of months and hiding from humans due to something awful that must've happened to her a long, long time ago. She can be free to just enjoy being a cat without all the risk and fear that comes with being a stray. Missing you already Irish. You did the best with what life dealt you. XXX

Just saw this. Very happy!!!!! :D

And again it is the dogs who pay the ultimate price. Sad.

The tastiest water at our house seems to be in the pot plants! We have a couple of plants and pots inside big indoor style pots that have no holes so they hold water and after it rains ooohhhh yummy! Doggy Cordial! But seriously. Plastic perishes in the sun up here in QLD and for some reason I have an op shop close by that often sells large steel bowls. They are used (light scratches) but I have never had problems with them rusting. I buy them whenever I can for my place and for the Peiradise dogs. Hey, I just saw where you live - the op shop I often find these bowls at is The Salvation Army at Loganholme, sort of behind that big Nutrimetics place.